Matt (Howie) Norton and I couldn’t have asked for a more perfect day to chase smallmouth bass on Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior. The morning was cool and crisp and as the sun rose so did the thermometer. But it never got too hot. The thermometer touched the low 70°s and there was a refreshing breeze. September is indeed one of the best months of the year.
This is the month that in 2022 I caught my personal best smallie of just under 21”. Howie and I have caught a few big Lake Superior smallies in September. And I’ll be honest, when we began fishing today, I had visions of some new personal best for each of us.
But, in the reality of fishing, when everything seems right to we humans, to the fish it might not be. Howie and I fished hard from 7:30 AM until 7:45 PM. We landed four below average Superior size smallies, three tiny pike and a couple perch. While the fishing results weren’t the best, its was still and great day on the water catching up with my old college roommate!
Jeff,
Perfect weather for fishing – nice catch!
Tad
Dreamy weather for sure Tad. And we caught a few. Not a bad day at all. I think I’ve been spoiled this summer!